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The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
A detective thinks about quitting his job. He takes on a female university student murder case that was disguised as a suicide. The detective becomes obsessed with solving the case. He has a young sister and she meets a man. The man does not remember when he was little. He is not a good person, but she has sympathy for him. The detective tries to push the man away from his younger sister. The detective suspects that the man is somehow involved in the female university student murder case. The man and the detective's younger sister fall in love.
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Plot Summary
This melodrama follows Moo-young, a man with a dark past who falls for Yoo-jin, a woman carrying her own heavy burdens. As their forbidden love blossoms, they become entangled in a murder case from ten years prior, forcing them to confront the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Their intertwined destinies are further complicated by Moo-young's brother, a detective investigating the very case that links them.
Critical Reception
The series was generally well-received by audiences and critics for its compelling storyline, strong performances, and emotional depth. While praised for its intricate plot and the chemistry between the leads, some found the narrative to be heavy and melancholic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sophisticated and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Noted for the strong chemistry and performances of its lead actors.
Some viewers found the plot to be quite dark and sad, impacting overall enjoyment.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the drama's captivating plot and the poignant portrayal of love and loss. Many viewers were deeply moved by the characters' journeys and the series' bittersweet conclusion, though some noted its heavy emotional tone.
Fun Fact
The lead actors, Seo In-guk and Jung So-min, previously worked together in the popular sitcom 'Playful Kiss' (2010), though they played different characters and did not have romantic roles.
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